How to Play "All My Loving" by The Beatles on Piano

The Beatles · Shared by Alex · 49 bars

  • D major
  • 4/4
  • 116 BPM
  • Easy
  • Piano solo

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What this song uses

Short warm-ups in the song's own key and chords. About a minute each, and you can skip them.

  1. The key

    D major

    Five-finger position on D, then the D major scale with both hands.

    About this scale
  2. The chord loop

    D, Bm, F♯7 · I, vi, III7

    The loop the song goes round most. Play each chord as a block, one bar each.

    D: D, F#, A
    Bm: B, D, F#
    F♯7: F#, Bb, C#
  3. A left hand that fits

    Pop heartbeat

    Root bass · Charleston push (1 · 2& · 3) · Beginner

    Long, short, long: the heartbeat under a thousand pop songs.

Part 1 · bars 1 to 4

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  1. Right hand
  2. Left hand
  3. Both hands

What you need to know

Read from the song's own notes: the key, the beat, the chords, and what each hand plays.

Key and scale

D major

2 sharps: F#, C#

DEF#GABC#

The D major scale

Time signature

4/4

4 beats in every bar, at 116 BPM

It starts with a pickup of 2 beats before the first full bar.

Left hand

Moving single notes

The piano's lower staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat.

Range A2 to E4Step 2 on its ownStep 3 with the right hand

Right hand

The upper staff

The piano's upper staff, as written: mostly one note at a time, about one a beat.

Range D4 to D6Part by part

How to practice "All My Loving"

Learn "All My Loving" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 11 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

Every step is free to play
  1. Start hereUpper staff

    Step 1: Right hand

    Listen, then play the piano's upper staff with your right hand, with finger numbers.

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  2. Lower staff

    Step 2: Left hand

    Your left hand learns the piano's lower staff, note for note, while the right hand plays softly so you hear where you are.

    Open this step
  3. Both staves

    Step 3: Both hands

    Both hands together, as written. When you can play it, press "I can play it" and the part is learned.

    Open this step
  4. Then play the whole song

    When you can play every part, play the full sheet music in the player.

    Play the full song

Frequently asked questions

How do I learn "All My Loving" on the piano?

Learn "All My Loving" one part at a time, with the song's real notes. The practice splits it into 11 parts of a few bars. Each part has three steps: the right hand, the left hand (the right hand plays softly under it), then both hands. Every step plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down whenever you need. Press "I can play it" when you can play a step, and the next one opens.

What key is "All My Loving" in?

"All My Loving" is in D major, which has 2 sharps: F# and C#. The D major scale is D, E, F#, G, A, B and C#.

The D major scale

What does the left hand play in "All My Loving"?

The piano's lower staff: mostly one note at a time, moving, about two a beat, from A2 to E4. You learn it on its own first, with the right hand playing softly underneath, then with both hands.

What tempo is "All My Loving"?

"All My Loving" plays at 116 BPM in 4/4. Every step of the practice plays at the song's tempo, and you can slow it down as much as you need.

Is "All My Loving" hard to play on piano?

It is rated Easy. The right hand goes from D4 up to D6. The practice splits it into parts of a few bars, one hand at a time, so you can learn it at your own pace.

How long should I practice each day?

A few minutes is enough. Choose 5, 10 or 15 minutes: the timer ends the session for you, and the next session picks up where you stopped.

Do I need to read sheet music?

No. The practice plays each part for you, one hand at a time, and shows its notes on the sheet and on a keyboard as they play, with finger numbers. Slow it down as much as you need.

Is it free?

Yes. Practicing is free. Sign in to keep your progress and your streak, and to get a daily reminder.

Where can I get the sheet music for "All My Loving"?

Play the full sheet music free in the interactive player, or download a printable PDF.

Sheet music in the playerDownload the PDF